https://beatplaylive.com/blog/ Wedding, party and event music advice from BeatPlayLive. en-gb https://beatplaylive.com/what-music-to-play-at-your-event/https://beatplaylive.com/what-music-to-play-at-your-event/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000Live musicThe singalongs that never fail, the genres packing dance floors right now and how to balance classics with new hits for a party every age group loves. https://beatplaylive.com/ultimate-guide-booking-perfect-dj-your-wedding/https://beatplaylive.com/ultimate-guide-booking-perfect-dj-your-wedding/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000WeddingsWhat separates a good wedding DJ from a great one, the questions to ask before you book, how to plan your music and what’s worth paying for. https://beatplaylive.com/planning-wedding-throw-engagement-party/https://beatplaylive.com/planning-wedding-throw-engagement-party/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000WeddingsWho to invite, who pays, whether to ask for gifts and how to plan an engagement party that feels like a celebration, not another job on the wedding list. https://beatplaylive.com/create-unforgettable-festivallike-experience-your-event-festivalthemed-events/https://beatplaylive.com/create-unforgettable-festivallike-experience-your-event-festivalthemed-events/Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000PlanningMusic, lighting, food and layout ideas for a festival-themed wedding, birthday or corporate party that feels like a headline set, not a fancy-dress night. https://beatplaylive.com/is-it-worth-booking-venue-sound-limiter/https://beatplaylive.com/is-it-worth-booking-venue-sound-limiter/Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000PlanningWhat sound limiters are, why venues have them, which events they affect and how a good entertainment team works with them so your party still feels huge. https://beatplaylive.com/why-hiring-a-dj-makes-a-difference-beatplaylive-is-your-perfect-choice/https://beatplaylive.com/why-hiring-a-dj-makes-a-difference-beatplaylive-is-your-perfect-choice/Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000Live musicA playlist plays songs. A professional DJ runs the night. What a great event DJ actually does, and how to tell a good one from a great one. https://beatplaylive.com/beginners-guide-understanding-event-lighting/https://beatplaylive.com/beginners-guide-understanding-event-lighting/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000ProductionUplighting, moving heads, pin spots and colour: a plain-English guide to event lighting and how to use it to transform your wedding, party or corporate event. https://beatplaylive.com/beatplaylive-curates-ideal-playlist-event/https://beatplaylive.com/beatplaylive-curates-ideal-playlist-event/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000PlanningFrom the first planning chat to reading the room on the night: how BeatPlayLive builds a music plan that suits your guests, your timings and your venue. https://beatplaylive.com/best-wedding-entertainment-ideas-for-unforgettable-day/https://beatplaylive.com/best-wedding-entertainment-ideas-for-unforgettable-day/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000WeddingsLive bands, DJs with live musicians, string quartets, acoustic acts and more: an honest guide to the best wedding entertainment for every part of your day. https://beatplaylive.com/top-5-reasons-live-percussionist-transform-your-dance-floor-experience/https://beatplaylive.com/top-5-reasons-live-percussionist-transform-your-dance-floor-experience/Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000Live musicWhy adding live congas and djembe to your DJ set lifts the energy, fills the dance floor and gives your guests something a playlist never can.